PNS story: Indiana’s ancient city comes to life in virtual reality
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Joe Ulery, anchor/producer Public News Service May 30, 2025 Hoosiers can now step into the past. A new exhibit opens this weekend at the Indiana University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Bloomington. The ex “...”
Hicks Commentary: Previewing the Long-Term Effects of Tariffs
This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael Hicks May 25, 2025 Whenever President Trump’s tariff fiasco comes to an end, we will turn attention to the lasting impacts. It is not a “...”
Mirror Indy story: IU Indianapolis removes ‘Black Lives Matter’ banner on Michigan Street
This story was originally published by Mirror Indy. By Claire Rafford Mirror Indy May 28, 2025 IU Indianapolis recently removed two prominent signs that read “Black Lives Matter” and “Discrimination has no place here” from its downtown campus. The banners were displayed o “...”
RELIGIOUS ROOTS: Christian nationalist ideals sprouting in Indiana legislation
By Samantha Camire, Ruth Cronin, Caroline Geib, Jonah Gotkin, Isabella Vesperini and Abigail White Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism at Indiana University May 29, 2025 Hoosiers often think Indiana is God’s country, but some state legislators wanted to make it official. “...”
PNS story: Notre Dame rallies leaders to shape social media
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Joe Ulery, anchor/producer Public News Service May 28, 2025 Notre Dame is launching a major effort to shape the future of social media policy and it could affect every corner of Indiana. This week, the university is h “...”
ICC story: Beckwith debates Hoosiers in chippy town hall
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Niki Kelly Indiana Capital Chronicle May 28, 2025 Republican Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith went toe-to-toe with constituents at a Zionsville town hall Tuesday night — defending his stance on bringing religion in “...”
BECKWITH BARNSTORMS: Indiana’s controversial lieutenant governor faces vastly different reactions in two town halls
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 26, 2025 At two town halls, held 48 hours apart in two locations separated by about 115 miles, Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith stirred starkly different responses when he said undocumented immigrants should not be afforded due-process r “...”
FAITH DISPUTE: Rokita and Beckwith’s ‘Churches’ Bill of Rights’ guidebook stirs passionate response
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen May 23, 2025 The “Churches’ Bill of Rights,” published by the offices of the Indiana attorney general and Indiana lieutenant governor, has already drawn attention and contrasting viewpoints in the week since its arrival with supporter “...”
Mirror Indy story: Indiana University closes DEI office amid political pressure
This story was originally published by Mirror Indy. By Claire Rafford Mirror Indy May 22, 2025 Indiana University is closing its system-wide DEI office on May 22 amid political pressure from federal and state government officials. In a news release, the university said the deci “...”
TSF: Indiana finds little room to compromise on issues of gun safety, gun rights
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By Caleb Crockett TheStatehouseFile.com May 22, 2025 In 2024, gun violence caused over 72,000 deaths or injuries in the United States. School shootings in the last four years rose 107% compared to the previous 25 years, “...”